NEW YORK CITY (WABC) — The Mamdani administration on Tuesday unveiled what it describes as New York City’s first municipal “Strategy to Combat Antisemitism” – a sweeping plan aimed at preventing antisemitic incidents, protecting Jewish New Yorkers and strengthening Jewish cultural life across the five boroughs.
City officials are calling the strategy a first-of-its-kind roadmap for how New York City will address antisemitism moving forward. The administration said the plan includes investments in prevention, security, education, survivor support and programs designed to celebrate and preserve Jewish life in the city.
The announcement comes as Jewish New Yorkers continue to face a disproportionate share of reported hate crimes in the city, according to the administration. Officials said the strategy is intended to coordinate efforts across multiple city agencies while expanding resources for community organizations, educational initiatives and security programs.
In a video released alongside the plan, Mayor Zohran Mamdani said Jewish New Yorkers “should feel cherished and celebrated in the most Jewish city in America.” He added that city government has “a responsibility to sustain and protect our Jewish neighbors.”
The mayor said the benefits of the initiative would extend beyond the Jewish community.
“While these efforts are aimed at protecting our Jewish neighbors, they will benefit all New Yorkers,” he said.
According to the administration, the strategy is built around a whole-of-government approach and outlines a series of objectives focused on preventing hate violence, combating antisemitism in all its forms, expanding education about Jewish history and culture, supporting victims, protecting Jewish institutions and increasing engagement with Jewish communities throughout the city.
City officials said the plan is intended to serve as a long-term framework for responding to antisemitism while promoting safety, awareness and understanding across New York City.
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